The Monoprice 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch is a professional networking switch that is capable of working within the fastest network systems. The switch conforms to the IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, and IEEE820.3ab standards, allowing it to work with 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps networking products. The 8-port design is perfect for use as a terminal switch for a small workgroup or as an intermediate switch to support a small workgroup with a throughput connection to additional switches or hubs.

This small footprint device includes eight RJ-45 LAN jacks on the back and eight corresponding green/orange link/activity status LEDS on the front panel. The LINK/ACT LEDs will glow or blink orange when a 10 or 100 Mbps connection is detected or active, and they will glow/blink green when a 1000 Mbps connection is detected/active. The switch is powered by an included AC adapter and a green LED on the front panel indicates when power is applied.

Installation is as simple as plugging the unit into the power adapter and inserting cables into the ports on the back. When using 10BASE-T connections, Cat3 UTP cable is sufficient and when using 100BASE-TX connections Cat5 UTP or STP cable is acceptable. However, when using 1000BASE-T connections, Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 UTP or STP cable is preferred, with Cat6 STP providing the highest level of reliability and signal integrity.

The switch automatically detects the use of straight (MDI) or crossover (MDIX) cables and switches the connection to whichever is needed for the connected device. Therefore any of the eight ports can be connected to the upstream hub or router and the others connected to downstream PCs, hubs, or other switches.

This switch incorporates several "green" functions, which help save power and save you money! The switch monitors the connectivity of each port and does not send power or signals down the ones that are unconnected (or which have powered off devices attached). It also monitors the length of each cable and reduces the power to shorter cables, while keeping the higher power applied to the longer cable runs. Finally, the switch will go into sleep/standby mode when it detects no connected or powered-on devices. All these measures add up to reduced energy consumption and costs, which means more "green" in your pocket!

With all speeds, connections, and functions automatically configured and supported, there is no manual configuration or setup required. Simply plug it in and start using it right away!

I used the hub for a few months and it worked as it's supposed to. The power cable is very thin and broke easily, rendering the hub useless.

by Monoprice AdministratorHi Robert,

Thank you for your review and truly sorry to hear about your experience with PID 7857. Would you happen to have your order number so that I may look further into the matter?

Gisselle B.Tech Support

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Reviewer: Austin M. from Litchfield, CT

11/17/2014 1:35:52 PM

Pros: works great! i have zero issues with this switch. I've deployed 3 of them thus far, all operating splendidly.

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Reviewer: Andrew Varner from Shippensburg, PA

7/30/2014 11:10:44 AM

Great Switch

Pros: -Just Works
-Good Value

I've order three of these and been very happy with all of them. They all work right out of the box exactly as expected.

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Reviewer: Tshan from West Valley City, UT

5/23/2014 10:36:41 AM

8 Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Desktop Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Pros: Works really great. just plug in and start using it.

Cons: n/a

it is one of the best that I have been using so far. I would definitely buy it again. I will buy the 16 ports that I need to update all of the home networking. Monoprice has the best and very best price that no one can match. I recommend to anyone.

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Reviewer: Anonymous from Bakersfield, CA

5/21/2014 8:21:25 AM

Good Switch

Pros: Relatively inexpensive, 8 ports, it hooked up immediately and started working without any problems.

Cons: None thus far.

I had been trying to use an old router as a switching box. This caused problems for one of my wireless devices. I ordered the switch, it shipped and arrived immediately. It was simple to hook up. It worked as stated. Good switch.

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